Senior Product Manager, Pharmaceuticals

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the product launch process for the new Pharmaceutical division, managing cross-functional collaboration with Medical, Regulatory, Market Access, Sales, and Finance teams.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for new product launches, including positioning, messaging, and promotional campaigns.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative research to uncover actionable insights and address evolving market trends.
• Partner with external agencies to create compelling creative assets and marketing materials.
• Drive budget planning and allocation, managing an annual budget of approximately $5,000,000.
• Engage with local and global Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to foster product advocacy in Canada.
• Monitor competitive landscapes to craft differentiated brand propositions.
• Equip the Sales team with training on product science, brand messaging, and competitive positioning.
• Define and track KPIs to measure performance and optimize promotional channels.
• Forecast sales, market share, and supply to ensure operational readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or B.Sc.
• 8-10 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical industry.
• At least 3 years of experience in Marketing.
• Solid working knowledge of the Canadian healthcare environment and its evolving landscape.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience using Salesforce and major industry data programs such as IQVIA.
• Ability to travel nationally and to the US (approximately 20%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree such as an MBA or MSc.
• 2-3 years of pharmaceutical sales experience.
• Previous experience in the eye care industry.
• Fluency in French.
• Proven ability to develop strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Robust benefits package including health, life, and retirement plans.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunities to grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse global leadership environment.

About the Company

Alcon is the global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly and act with speed to develop and manufacture innovative devices and solutions that serve the full life cycle of eye care needs. Founded in 1945, Alcon operates in 180 countries worldwide.